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Mercedes-Benz E

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 2,398 cc

S46 DAEMOT history

S46 DAE is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz E first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 129,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2021.

S46 DAE silver Mercedes-Benz E-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2022
Mileage
129,078 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2021
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S46 DAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
E
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

S46 DAE was last recorded at 129,078 miles on 6 Nov 2021, 5,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,146 miles · 5 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
5,932 miles
Average per year
6,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 129,078 miles
  • 2020 – 123,146 miles
  • 2019 – 116,743 miles
  • 2018 – 107,690 miles
  • 2017 – 97,876 miles
  • 2016 – 89,741 miles
  • 2015 – 80,459 miles
  • 2014 – 71,297 miles
  • 2013 – 54,279 miles
  • 2012 – 48,046 miles
  • 2011 – 43,470 miles
  • 2010 – 41,816 miles
  • 2009 – 40,141 miles
  • 2008 – 37,256 miles
  • 2007 – 34,460 miles
  • 2006 – 32,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,078 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,078 miles (+5,932)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    129,078 miles
    Test number
    633291891745
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass123,146 miles (+6,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    123,146 miles
    Test number
    823401796660
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass116,743 miles (+9,053)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    116,743 miles
    Test number
    447929560633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,690 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    107,690 miles
    Test number
    458337986568
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail107,690 miles (+9,814)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,690 miles
    Test number
    413386395455
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    97,876 miles
    Test number
    630403836667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,876 miles (+8,135)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,876 miles
    Test number
    235381253547
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  8. Pass89,741 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    89,741 miles
    Test number
    586607974190
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail89,741 miles (+9,282)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,741 miles
    Test number
    336091746898
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass80,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    80,459 miles
    Test number
    124156083145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,459 miles (+9,162)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,459 miles
    Test number
    130677535371
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass71,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    71,297 miles
    Test number
    367396334363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,297 miles (+7,718)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,297 miles
    Test number
    497806234357
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Fail63,579 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,579 miles
    Test number
    198113564060
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass63,579 miles (+9,300)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,579 miles
    Test number
    838123864023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,279 miles (+6,233)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,279 miles
    Test number
    177307173499
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass48,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,046 miles
    Test number
    617527902267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,046 miles (+4,576)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,046 miles
    Test number
    885752102233
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass43,470 miles (+1,654)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    43,470 miles
    Test number
    416195191108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise front and rear brake disc's have lipped.

  20. Pass41,816 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    41,816 miles
    Test number
    364451600423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,141 miles (+2,885)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,141 miles
    Test number
    221546509228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,256 miles (+2,796)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,256 miles
    Test number
    471816808261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,460 miles
    Test number
    424875807265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,460 miles (+2,032)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,460 miles
    Test number
    852925007295
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass32,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,428 miles
    Test number
    310145306225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S46 DAE

Does S46 DAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S46 DAE expired on 1 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S46 DAE?
The MOT on S46 DAE expired on 1 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S46 DAE done?
S46 DAE was recorded at 129,078 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2021, an average of 6,322 miles a year.
Has S46 DAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S46 DAE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on S46 DAE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S46 DAE find?
S46 DAE passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2021 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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